How do you know that you are paying the right amount of child support to your spouse? The answer to this is simple. You just have to trust that your divorce lawyer is doing all that he can to negotiate with your best interest in mind.
What happens to you if you file for a divorce in Edmonton, and you don’t have a divorce lawyer with you? Although this may be possible, the risks that come with it are very high. Here are some child support myths that you may be pushed to follow and the truth behind each one.
Myth: The parent who does not get the child custody shall pay the full amount the child needs to survive.
Truth: Both parents are required to pay child support. The other one who has been granted the custody of the children usually pays less. The court values the amount of time and effort needed to raise the children.
Myth: The parent who has been granted custody has the right to demand child support.
Truth: Although there is some truth to this statement, the court, upon divorce, shall provide the guidelines concerning child support. The document shall include the amount of money that should be given every month. The court shall also order when the amount shall be provided and at what intervals.
Myth: The amount of child support shall be based on the amount that the guardian shall demand.
Truth: Technically, the amount of child support should be built on the computed amount that the child needs to survive. However, it amount shall also be determined based on the parent’s income. The share of child support payment shall be based on how much the parent can provide on a regular basis. At this point, it is important that you and your spouse are honest to each other about the sources of income that you both have, with the children’s best interest in mind.
Myth: Child support remains the same until the child no longer needs it.
Truth: Every parent has the right to request for child support to be adjusted. As the child grows, the amount of money he needs may be less; thus, the parent who wishes to give less may very well request the court to make adjustments. The adjusted amount shall be based on the income of the parent the year before.
Going through the divorce can be quite tough for both the parents and the kids. With a good lawyer, you can make well-informed decisions in the process. Because you understand all the specifics on custody, access and perhaps even child support, you can be sure that your child is getting what he needs from you, at least financially.